With color photos, works of art, or other illustrations on nearly every page, this visual introduction to Buddhism explains it as a way of life and state of mind. The author of The World of the Dalai Lama, Gill Farrer-Halls focuses on three major Buddhist traditions—Theravada, Zen, and Tibetan—and their impact on Western culture. She explains what to expect when visiting a Buddhist center and offers a step-by-step introduction to meditation, creating an accessible, practical guide for how to live in harmony with ourselves, our community, and our world.